salary$32,860 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,800per year
Jobs in the area1,390people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Tuscaloosa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 45.6% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $32,860 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $29,100 and $44,800.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 45.6% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.